Answer:
1) Because professors want to get students up in front of the class as soon as possible
2) Because much of the anxiety associated with public speaking is due to lack of experience
3)Because giving a speech helps students overcome anxiety and progress toward confidence
Transcendentalism is a philosophical movement developed in the USA in the 1820s, which focuses on the kindness of people and nature, as well as on people's independence and ability to depend on oneself. It was born in opposition to the intellectualism and spirituality of the time. Consequently, Thoreau's quote reflects his conscious and intentional decision to move to the forest in order to discover the meaning of life and his own independent self.
